The wasteland holds many dangers, but rewards those who can survive its harsh environment.
Some dwellers are better than others.
Here’s everything you better know about exploring in Fallout Shelter!
How Do You Send Dwellers To Explore?
Tosend Vault Dwellersout into the Wasteland, you’ll need toselect them and drag them outsidethe Vault Door.
Then, you’ll have the opportunity toequip them with gear,Stimpaks, and RadAwaysbefore they embark.
From there, it’s just a matter of time.
While they’re out, you’re free to still oversee your Vault and other Dwellers.
Any Dwellers who leave the Vault to explorewill not return unless calledback or upon reaching themaximum carrying capacity.
How Long Does It Take To Explore?
There isno set time for how long it takesto explore.
Generally, thistakes 2-5 daysif they are fully equipped and trained to survive.
Dwellers can die in the wasteland if poorly equipped or left out for too long!
They cannot be revived in aSurvival mode Vault.
Fixed-Time Events When Exploring
While out exploring, there arecertain events that are bound to happen.
While they won’t necessarily happen the exact minute, they will happenwithin a few minutesof the trigger time.
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Random encounters can happen as well, which engage your Dwellers and offer more rewards!
What Happens If A Dweller Dies While Exploring?
If a Dweller dies while exploring, you have two options:revive them or remove them.
This is not ideal, so don’t do it.
Instead, revive them.
In Survival mode, therevive option is unavailable so keep a close eye on exploring Dwellers.
You cancontinually revive your Dwellerswhen they die, though it will quickly become expensive.
Try training toincrease Dweller Enduranceand HP!
What SPECIAL Stats Affect Exploring?
SPECIAL stats impacthow efficient your Dwellers arein the Vault, but they areequally important in the wasteland.
P
Perception
Increases the chances for Dwellers to find better quality items.
E
Endurance
Increases a Dweller’s HP, enabling them to take more damage and radiation before dying.
C
Charisma
Increases the chances for Dwellers to meet non-hostile NPCs in the wasteland.
I
Intelligence
Increases the chances for Dwellers to help NPCs and earn rewards from them.
Is Exploring the Wasteland Worth It?
Exploring the wasteland isworth all the effort!
double-check to keep an eye on them!
Dwellers can also return withjunk for crafting!
The gear they bring back willhelp you conduct longer excursionsoutside the Vault over time.
Don’t forget to bring them back toincrease Dweller happinessbetween trips.
Are you up to the challenge?
